The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn

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The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn by Eric Ives is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, and her influential role in the English Reformation. The book explores her rise from lady-in-waiting to queen, her impact on religious and political landscapes, and her eventual downfall and execution. It's a detailed examination of her character and cultural legacy, offering insights into a tumultuous period in history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the Tudor period, as it offers an in-depth exploration of Anne Boleyn's life, shedding light on her complex personality and political acumen. This biography is highly detailed and meticulously researched, making it an engaging read for those fascinated by historical figures and the intricate dynamics of the royal court.

The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn

This definitive biography of Anne Boleyn establishes her as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right. A full biography of Anne Boleyn, based on the latest scholarly research. Focuses on Anne's life and legacy and establishes Anne as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right.

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Anne Boleyn is the most notorious of England's queens, but more famous for her death as an adulterer than for her life. Henry's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I, Anne was the first English queen to be publicly executed. Yet what do we know of the achievements and the legacy of her short reign?

In The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn, Eric Ives provides the most detailed and convincing portrait we have of the queen. He reveals a person of intellect with a passion for the new culture of the Renaissance, a woman who made her way in a man's world by force of education and personality. She played a powerful and independent role in the faction-ridden court of Henry VIII and the unceasing struggle for royal favour that was Tudor politics. The consequences can still be detected today.

Indeed, Ives shows that it was precisely because Anne was a powerful figure in her own right that it needed a coup to bring her down. She had to be stopped - even by a lie.

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Eric Ives's biography of Anne Boleyn is widely acclaimed for its meticulous research and engaging narrative. Critics praise Ives for his masterful synthesis of Anne's life, capturing her complexity as a politically astute and independent-minded figure. The book is celebrated for its insightful analysis of Tudor politics and its contribution to understanding the Elizabethan era, solidifying Ives's position as an authoritative voice on Anne Boleyn.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405134637

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Eric Ives is Emeritus Professor of English History at the University of Birmingham. Ives has written widely on Tudor history, the history of law, and on the development of modern higher education. In 2001 he was awarded an OBE for services to history and the University of Birmingham.